About Herluf Christensen
Lived 1924 – 1970 (aged 45–46). Herluf Christensen was a Danish sprinter.
Herluf Eigil Christensen (16 September 1924 – June 1970) was a Danish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Christensen died in Midland, Ontario, Canada in June 1970, at the age of 45.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herluf Christensen?
Danish sprinter who ate hot dogs
When was Herluf Christensen born?
Herluf Christensen was born on 16 September 1924 in Vamdrup.
When did Herluf Christensen die?
Herluf Christensen died in 1970 in Midland.
What was Herluf Christensen's occupation?
Herluf Christensen was a sprinter.
What nationality was Herluf Christensen?
Herluf Christensen was Danish.
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